Waiting for max
COMING 10.21.25
Louise can’t wait to meet her new little brother, Max!
But Max was born earlier than expected, and has to stay in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he’s strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard—really hard. So big sister Louise uses her BIG imagination to come up with her own creative plans to get Max home.
Inspired by my personal experience with my son in the NICU, this heartfelt picture book helps families navigate a challenging and often overlooked topic with warmth, empathy, and wonder. And at its heart is a reminder that no matter how long it takes, some things truly are worth the wait.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"A hopeful family story."
– Publishers Weekly
"Relying on straightforward text laden with humorous kid logic, Rosen, the mother of a premature baby herself, reassures readers in situations like Louise’s that their siblings are 'worth the wait.'"
– Kirkus
"I wish my family had this book when we needed it, but am so happy that it exists now for all the little Louises and their parents who are waiting not-so-patiently!"
– Molly Schaffer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and NICU Mom
"Waiting for Max is the book that all parents should use when navigating their newborn's time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, especially when there are young siblings at home . . . It removes the fear and uncertainty of the unknown and gives young children solid ground in understanding the newest member of their family."
– James Fritzell Jr., MD, Medical Director NICU and Chairman of Pediatrics, Saint John’s Health Center
AND SOME READERS’ PRAISE VIA NETGALLEY
Published by The Collective Book Studio - Distributed by Simon & Schuster. Available for Pre-order now!
I will be donating books, as well as donating some of the book’s proceeds to NICU hospitals and organizations. More info to come as we get closer to release date.